peter Stuyvesant taken by force manhattan was not''sold by indian land was taken away from them
He was governor of New Amsterdam, which was located on Manhatten Island.(New York) They had very valuable profits, and the English wanted it. So they attacked the land, and the governor, Peter Stuyvesant was unaware of it, he surrendered the land to the English.
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Peter Stuyvesant, the last Dutch director-general of the New Netherland colony, implemented several laws to regulate life in the colony. He established a series of ordinances aimed at maintaining order, such as the imposition of a curfew and restrictions on drunkenness. Stuyvesant also enforced regulations on trade and commerce, including the requirement for merchants to be licensed. Additionally, he attempted to control land use through land grants and to regulate the rights of various religious groups, reflecting his authoritarian governance style.
William Penn took a more peaceful approach to building a colony. Instead of attacking other colonies for land like Peter Stuyvesant, William Penn allowed religious freedom in his colony of Pennsylvania. Since he joined the Quakers, he believed in peace and harmony for all.
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Well, I did a school project and Peter Stuyvesant fist owned New Jersey when the dutch had claimed it. Then, John Berkeley and George Carteret got New Jersey after the English won the war for that land.
i think he was searching for land...
Peter Stuyvesant, the last Dutch Director-General of New Netherland, played a significant role in the development of Flushing, New York, during the 17th century. He encouraged settlement in the area by granting land and promoting agriculture, which attracted various settlers, including a diverse group of religious refugees. Stuyvesant's policies and support helped establish Flushing as a community known for its religious tolerance, particularly for Quakers and other dissenters. His efforts contributed to the town's growth and laid the foundation for its future development.
Christopher Columbus was the first European to land on Puerto Rico. He landed November 19, 1493 on his second voyage to the new world.
He lead a group of Vikings, who became the first Europeans to land in America.